This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Sunday, November 9, 2025 (18 Down). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Sunday puzzles are large (21 by 21) and themed, about as hard as a Wednesday or Thursday.
Answer length: 3 squares
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About the answer
DUD as a word: (informal) A failure of any kind; (informal) A device or machine that is useless because it does not work properly or has failed to work, such as a bomb, or explosive projectile.
DUD has been an answer once in the NYT Crossword and Mini puzzles we have on file, which go back to October 23, 2025.
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